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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 12
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (354) been a matter of great labor involving a heavy correspondence and much labor in its arrangement. I felt bound to attend to the Library Fund and
Show more(354) been a matter of great labor involving a heavy correspondence and much labor in its arrangement. I felt bound to attend to the Library Fund and the Library Building. I fear there is no special interest for the University. There is enough of that passive interest that manifests itself in good resolutions and wishes and then gives the money to other objects. I have felt pained and mortified when I have read of the zeal manifested in behalf of Western colleges and of the large donations to their endowment. Our number of Patronizing Conferences is so large that the interest has too much diffused and but little responsibility is felt in any one section. Yet it is evident that the chief support of the University must come from the territory immediately around it. The strength and prosperity of the college is another reason for a want of sympathy.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 15
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (189) There is reason to believe that no legal title exists to a portion of the property and that a portion is worthless. I would advise that a
Show more(189) There is reason to believe that no legal title exists to a portion of the property and that a portion is worthless. I would advise that a committee should be appointed to be composed of gentlemen residing in different sections of the territory who may devise a plan for the increase of the endowment. It is important that early and promt action should be secured.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.37
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Apr 13 1876 Paid to DW Camp Treas Amount received on Dr. Trues agency Dividend of Bank of Commerce On Term Bills Library Incidentals Room Rent Balance
Show moreApr 13 1876 Paid to DW Camp Treas Amount received on Dr. Trues agency Dividend of Bank of Commerce On Term Bills Library Incidentals Room Rent Balance over incidentals due on gas Joseph Cummings �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 016: Annual Report 1873-1874, p. 9
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 007: Annual Report 1863-1864, p. 9
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(317) to secure funds for worthy objects but what fearful changes in commercial affairs may soon take place no one can foretell.

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 16
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (190) It may not be improper to allude to some of the embarrassments of the Institution. Difficulties that have existed have alienated some friends
Show more(190) It may not be improper to allude to some of the embarrassments of the Institution. Difficulties that have existed have alienated some friends and dimmed the ardor of others. It is hoped that kindness and conciliation manifested towards them and prudence and faithfulness in the management of affairs may win back their favor. The course indicated has produced some degree of local enmity which is believed to be chiefly owing to the course of some who might have been expected from their relation to the University to sustain its influence instead of using their power to destroy it. Their adverse influences we are confident are diminishing and will soon cease. The want of a very strong local influence has always been an embarrassment. The strongest friends of the Institution have resided at a distance from it and it may not be improper to state
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 010: Annual Report 1867-1868, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (378) tional considerations have only a secondary influence in determining college relations. If we would retain the young men of the church under
Show more(378) tional considerations have only a secondary influence in determining college relations. If we would retain the young men of the church under whose patronage the University is placed we must in respect to advantages the means of instruction and the number of Professors render it equal to other colleges and especially must effort be made to make it equal to those with whom which it is brought in direct competition. Lecturers Several years ago I suggested the importance of making provision to secure the services of distinguished men as special Lecturers. This arrangement would give greater variety to the courses and bring the students acquainted [\page] 1867-1868 70 with men distinguished in various Departments of Science and Literature. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (178) condition in consequence of the repairs. President's duties extra labors etc. The pressure of duties connected with my Department of
Show more(178) condition in consequence of the repairs. President's duties extra labors etc. The pressure of duties connected with my Department of Instruction, with extra labor in other classes, with the general oversight of the Institution internal and external and in the superintendence of repair in term time and during vacations has not allowed me to attend to many things I deem important. I have devoted as much time to visiting the Patronizing Conferences as appeared to be proper under the circumstances but I am persuaded that the interests of the University demand that more attention should be given to this work. Several of the Patronising Conferences have not been visited for several years. It is important that
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.1
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 007: Annual Report 1863-1864, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (311) 1863-64 50 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the JointBoard of Trustees and Visitors for the year ending July 21st 1864
Show more(311) 1863-64 50 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the JointBoard of Trustees and Visitors for the year ending July 21st 1864 Through the continued goodness of God we are enabled to represent the past year as one of prosperity. The usual exercises have been continued without interruption. The number of students enrolled is One Hundred Thirty Three. Of these 113 are professed pious and 35 are licensed preachers. The present graduating class numbers Twenty three. There have been connected with the class 49 members. Two while connected with the class, Mr. Asbury Caldwell and Mr. Waldo F. Vinal have died. The Merit Roll indicates that the scholarship of this class is high. As two professors were elected at the last session of the Board I take great pleasure in stating that they have discharged their duties in an able and faithful manner. They are highly respected by the students and have greatly added to the strength
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (222) is to be found in the good accomplished, and in the fact that nearly 700 young men have been here educated and have gone forth to do a noble
Show more(222) is to be found in the good accomplished, and in the fact that nearly 700 young men have been here educated and have gone forth to do a noble work for God and humanity. In justice to the present Trustees of the Permanent Fund it should be stated that the reports they have submitted are made in accordance with the plan they found in use. When no change in the value of property has taken place they have continued to report it as in former reports. The whole amount of property reported is $209,919.06 - Funds 136999.45. At the time of the transfer of the funds no legal evidence was presented in relation to $22555 of this sum and relative to the greater part of it there is no evidence of ownership on the part of the University. Inquiry has been made for such evidence but it has not as yet been found. The sum named as the value of the property must be regarded as nominal.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 41
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (249) The gentlemen whose names follow constituting the largest class that has ever gradated from the University are recommended for the degree of A.
Show more(249) The gentlemen whose names follow constituting the largest class that has ever gradated from the University are recommended for the degree of A. B. [printed list]
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 016: Annual Report 1873-1874, p. 29
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (478) It is recommended that the degree of DD be conferred on Rev . William X. Ninde Rev . Cyrus Stone It is recommended that the Degree of L.L.D. be
Show more(478) It is recommended that the degree of DD be conferred on Rev . William X. Ninde Rev . Cyrus Stone It is recommended that the Degree of L.L.D. be conferred on Rev. William F. Warren DD President of Boston University Respectfully submitted Joseph Cummings �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.22
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: ont af 3 2 Heslewan University Middletown, Con peel �

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 8
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(352) sibility who had months at their disposal with liberty to travel and study other buildings. Such privileges would be very convenient but I am
Show more�(352) sibility who had months at their disposal with liberty to travel and study other buildings. Such privileges would be very convenient but I am confident we have a good design. I have given all the effort practicable to secure a contract. It is doubtless a disappointment to many that the Corner Stone cannot be laid with appropriate ceremonies this week but a due regard for the donor of the building and the interests of the Institution would not permit such an arrangement. The University and the Centenary Year Last year I earnestly recommended that an agent should be appointed to attend to the interests of the University in connection with the Centenary Year but the Board did not concur and gave no power for the appointment of such an agent. Could the right man be found I think he should be appointed now [\page] 1865-1866 63
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 010: Annual Report 1867-1868, p. 6
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (370) new buildings and in collecting the subscriptions due the University, The Astronomical Observatory has been commenced and would have been
Show more(370) new buildings and in collecting the subscriptions due the University, The Astronomical Observatory has been commenced and would have been finished had not unexpected circumstances prevailed. A detailed plan of this building will be given should it be desired. Finding on examining the proposed site that a much better Observatory could be erected than I had expected I was led to abandon for the present the attempt to purchase the lands adjoining the college lands which I have recommended as the only suitable place near us for the future Observatory and at the suggestion of Prof Van Vleck I applied to our good friends Messrs North Hoyt and Baker of New York for permission to use the funds they promised for the purchase of the site designated for the Observatory for the purchase of a new Telescope. They generously authorized an expenditure of $4500 for this purpose. Through the efforts of Prof Van Vleck additional �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 25
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (199) On the other hand some of the Trustees from a variety of reasons have lost their interest in the Institution and from disaffection or hostility
Show more(199) On the other hand some of the Trustees from a variety of reasons have lost their interest in the Institution and from disaffection or hostility to officers of the University have exerted a very unfavorable influence. It is often the case that men cease to be the best representation of the church and the best calculated to conduct important enterprises. It is often very desirable to strengthen the influence of the Institution in certain localities, but as the Board of Trustees is nearly full the accomplishment of this object is impracticable. While it is desirable that some men on account of the services they have rendered or the generous donations they have made should continue during life members of the Board of Control yet it is generally thought that an opportunity for change should at certain period be given. It is probable that the original views of the relative influence of the two Boards have not been realized.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 28
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (236) ular studies that although they greatly desire it they are not able to avail themselves of the privilege. The Scientific Course affords a good
Show more(236) ular studies that although they greatly desire it they are not able to avail themselves of the privilege. The Scientific Course affords a good opportunity in connection with the privilege of Theological instruction for special preparation for the work of the ministry in those cases in which young men have not the time or the means to secure a full college course. As the usual influences that to a great extent lead a student to careful and earnest study do not affect this Department no great prominence can be given to it nor would it be reasonable to expect any results worthy of special notice in circumstances of so great embarrassment. [\page] 1859-1860 27
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 018: Library-related papers, 1867-1870, p. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 016: Annual Report 1873-1874, p. 22
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (471) able to pay their college bills. They will avail themselves of cheap scholarships while the needy ones will earnestly press their cases and ask
Show more(471) able to pay their college bills. They will avail themselves of cheap scholarships while the needy ones will earnestly press their cases and ask for free tuition. The most of the students who come here are poor and must be helped. It is difficult to tell how to do this in the most judicious way. It is desirable to secure scholarships endowed with a reasonable amount. Scholarships that will yield more than the expense of tuition are greatly desirable. Other means of help might be established. The N. E. Education Society has for many years rendered great service to the college. 25 students have been helped by it the past year. [\page] 1873-1874 94 The N.Y. Education Society has also rendered valuable aid and has helped a number of students. I would �
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